Aloe babatiensis
Aloe babatiensis is an aloe which occurs at higher altitudes in northern Tanzania.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asphodelaceae |
| Subfamily: | Asphodeloideae |
| Tribe: | Aloeae |
| Genus: | Aloe |
| Species: | A. babatiensis |
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Description
Aloe babatiensis branches from the base to form thick clumps of stems, each up to 2 meters long, and either erect or sprawling on the ground. The leaves are shiny, and a dull green colour without any markings. They are long, slender and recurved downwards.
The tall, erect inflorescence has up to 4 branches. The tubular flowers are bright red to pink, and 35–40 mm long.
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